Senate Bill 711
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CARE for Reservists Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
711
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Such counseling may include a comprehensive individual assessment, and outpatient services shall also be available.
The bill authorizes the VA to furnish mental health services to reservists.
The bill also expands specified VA programs to include reservists for the provision of (1) comprehensive suicide prevention, and (2) mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions.
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09/15/2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.
09/15/2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.
08/05/2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
05/22/2019
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
03/07/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/07/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:39 PM